Ruchita Sharma, O.D. received her Doctor of Optometry from the Inter American University of Puerto Rico and her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Houston Baptist University. Dr. Sharma is a Therapeutic Optometrist certified by the Texas Optometry Board and is working toward her Optometric Glaucoma Specialist certification. Her special field of interest is Myopia Management. During her clinical rotations, Dr. Sharma enjoyed providing vision screenings and mobile clinic services in rural areas of Puerto Rico. She also completed externships in California and Houston, where she received supplemental training in the diagnosis and management of ocular pathology and binocular vision dysfunctions. Her training included providing eye exams in Spanish, which gives her the opportunity to help Spanish-speaking patients in the Houston metropolitan area. Dr. Sharma’s memories of an optometrist saving her father’s life by diagnosing his high blood pressure influenced her decision to pursue a career in optometry. She believes it is a field in which she can make a direct impact in her patients’ everyday lives. She particularly enjoys meeting a variety of people from different backgrounds every day and creating long-term relationships to provide her patients with the best eyecare possible. In her time away from the office, Dr. Sharma enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, baking, and traveling.